This is the Stance of the Empire and supersedes all previous versions:
The Empire of Sargas is a peaceful entity.
We wish only to be left alone.
The Sargasian Empire is who we are and the Sargasian Protectorate is where we are.
The Empire is an entity of redemption, growth, understanding, and tolerance.
What happened before joining the Empire, happened before joining the Empire. All start in the Empire with a 'Clean Slate'.
We have NAP's (non-aggression-pacts) with ITO, NHC, RH, SPQRN, SSS, and TGE
We are allied with SPQRN and SSS.
IMG is presently at war with us.
Enemies of the state: Sol Commodity Exchange Stations.
We will do nothing that will shame our mothers (or make them cry).
And, as always, clothing is optional (except for the mandatory foot-gear).
...(edit - just to make sure y'all knew it was me that was a-writing it)...